The following classes and events will be held at the Lucile Tatum Homemakers Center, 959 Osceola St., Gastonia. Register in advance with Pam Bryson at 704-865-3291, or pbryson@co.gaston.nc.us

SILK-DYED EGG CLASS

WHEN: 9:30 a.m. March 13

REGISTRATION FEE: $5 (some supplies furnished)

INSTRUCTOR: Betty Willis

DETAILS: Learn the techniques of making silk-dyed eggs. Participants need to bring six medium or large raw eggs, scissors, old towel and container to take eggs home in. They will finish the eggs at home.

STAMPIN’ UP WITH ESTHER

WHEN: 9 a.m. March 12

REGISTRATION FEE: $10 (supplies furnished)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3 p.m. March 11

INSTRUCTOR: Esther Boyle

DETAILS: Participants will complete six handmade cards using Stampin’ Up ideas. This is a class, and participants are not obligated to purchase anything.

KNITTING

WHEN: 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 11, 18 and 25

REGISTRATION FEE: $3 (every two classes)

INSTRUCTOR: Margo Englehart

DETAILS: Learn to knit by joining this group, an ongoing class. Beginners are always welcome.

ALUMINUM DIE-CUT CRAFTS

WHEN: 6 p.m. March 18

REGISTRATION FEE: $10 (supplies furnished)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 11

INSTRUCTORS: Wendy and Sandy Hamrick

DETAILS: Participants will learn how to make aluminum die-cut crafts from soft drink cans, including many embellishments — hair bows, magnets, pins, etc.

PAT KNOECHEL’S 2013 TRUNK SHOW

WHEN: 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 3

SPONSOR: Quiltmakers ECA club

COST: $3 per person. Pay at the door. Seating is limited to the first 60 people. Proceeds will benefit a local cancer charity.

DETAILS: This Trunk Show features the newest book from Eleanor Burns, “Quilts from E’s Kitchen.” Sixteen traditional blocks named after food in both 6-inch and 12-inch sizes and recipes for tasty treats are featured. Books, rulers and patterns will be available for sale after show.

CONTACT: Joan McClure, 704-853-0898

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR HEART DISEASE?

WHEN: 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. April 4

SPEAKER: Dee Howell, CaroMont Health

DETAILS: Participants will learn how to recognize the risk factors, signs and symptoms of heart disease, as well as learn self-management skills. Anyone who is affected or has a family member affected by one of the following should attend this meeting: high blood pressure, heart attack, coronary artery disease, damaged heart valves, diabetes and obesity.